Testimonials

"Excellente formation, claire et très pratique pour comprendre les exigences du BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 et les attentes des audits. Le contenu est bien structuré et très utile pour renforcer les compétences d’audit et la maîtrise des situations réelles d’audit."

"The BRCGS V9 lead auditor training was a real success

I really appreciated the training and Sonia helped us understand and love this standard. She teaches the requirements of the standard with very good pedagogy; for me, who had never practiced before, I understood very well. We also carried out group work to better retain the different requirements.
I am very satisfied."

"Je suis absolument ravi de cette formation ! Le professionnalisme de Sonia est remarquable : tout est présenté avec une clarté exceptionnelle et un style pédagogique qui rend le contenu à la fois accessible et captivant. J'ai particulièrement apprécié sa volonté de partager ses connaissances, ainsi que son excellente capacité d'écoute, qui ont favorisé une véritable atmosphère de confiance. Les discussions étaient dynamiques, pertinentes et très inspirantes, favorisant une interaction authentique et un apprentissage approfondi. Une expérience de formation de très grande qualité, à la fois motivante et enrichissante, que je recommande sans hésitation !"

"Dear Sonia André,
I would like to sincerely thank you for the quality of the Lead Auditor BRCGS v9 training you delivered this week.
Your expertise, teaching approach, and availability made this training very enriching and motivating. I particularly appreciated the clarity of your explanations as well as the practical discussions throughout the session.
I am also very pleased to have successfully passed the training exam. This achievement would not have been possible without the quality of your teaching and your pedagogical approach.
This training helped me strengthen my knowledge and better understand the requirements of the BRCGS standard, as well as the auditing techniques that will be essential for my professional career.
Thank you again for your professionalism and your support throughout this training.
Kind regards,
Meryem IKHRAZEN from Morocco"

"This was a fantastic course, which I thought was really well delivered remotely. It was engaging, and interesting. It gave a very good overview of the standard and it's structure. We discussed all of the components of the standard and the meaning of the clauses, and how they would be audited. I learned a lot, and would definitely recommend!"

"Completed the training and successfully passed the exam. A valuable experience that enhanced my knowledge and skills."

"The course with Sonia was excellent. It was a 5 day course but Sonia kept the course interesting with different learning styles. Great examples were offered throughout which made the learning much more memorable. Great course and delivery… would highly recommend. "

"I had an absolutely amazing experience gaining my BRCGS Lead Auditor certification through Ask Sonia. Sonia was engaging, thoughtful, and knowledgeable. Each day seemed to fly by, and the group exercises allowed the group to share experiences and different insights on a topic. I highly recommend Sonia to anyone looking for food safety trainings!"

"The objectives I had for the course were met. Sonia was a good teacher. If I had to do another training course, I would choose Sonia again."

"I attended the BRCGS Food Safety v9 Lead Auditor training delivered by Ask Sonia. The course was clear, informative, and very well organised and structured. The examples provided were relevant and practical, and the exercises were particularly helpful in reinforcing the theory and improving understanding.

It was a valuable refresher on the standard, while also providing deeper insight into the role and responsibilities of an auditor, including best practices.

I now feel equipped with the right tools and knowledge to prepare for site visits.

I would highly recommend this course. Sonia is an excellent trainer with extensive knowledge and experience, and she shares practical tips throughout. It’s no surprise I keep coming back to her courses - thank you, Sonia!"

"Great course, Well explained, easily understood with clear examples "

"Great process, pre and post assessments assist greatly with the learning experience"

"I recently attended the HACCP Level 3 course, having previously completed it around 10 years ago, and I found it to be an excellent refresher. The course not only reinforced my existing knowledge but also introduced me to new and updated practices in food safety management.

The training was clear, well-structured, and highly relevant to current industry standards. It helped me rebuild my confidence and deepen my understanding of HACCP principles.

Importantly, this course has also prepared me well for progressing onto Level 4 training. I feel much more confident in taking the next step thanks to the knowledge and insights I gained.

Overall, I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking to refresh their knowledge or advance their skills in food safety."

"I recently completed the L4 Advanced Combined HACCP & Food Safety and the BRCGS Issue 9 Internal Auditing courses through Ask Sonia, and the experience exceeded my expectations.

The instructors were exceptional—they didn't gloss over the complex technical requirements, yet they didn't dwell on topics once the group demonstrated a clear understanding. The encouragement of group participation was a standout feature, allowing us to learn from the diverse experiences of other participants as much as from the instructors themselves.

I was very impressed with the calibre of training and the practical depth provided. I highly recommend this team to any food safety professional and look forward to taking more courses with them in the future."

"The course was very in depth and full on, the commitment that is given by the trainer to vary how we learn instead of death by power point. Lots of break out rooms topic, discussions, always had time to go back recap and explain in different ways. I will always remember traded goods and ice cream with cone sprinkles and sauce. Big shout out to Emma who got me through the auditor course."

"Sonia is clearly the expert in HACCP and Food Safety, but what makes her different is how she delivered a thoroughly engaging training session. 2 days in front of a screen could have been tough, but it was manageable as Sonia broke down the learning into digestible chunks, and was attentive to our needs for breaks, extra discussion, and so on. Aside from the technical content, she peppered the training with stories to make the mission and challenges come alive. I now feel ready to apply what Sonia taught me!"

"Après le BRCGS Lead Auditor, c'est tout naturellement que j'ai choisi Sonia André pour cette formation HACCP. Une nouvelle fois, j'ai été impressionnée par sa pédagogie et sa capacité à rendre les exigences normatives si concrètes. Sonia est une experte passionnée dont le professionnalisme est un vrai atout. Je recommande vivement!"

"Merci beaucoup Sonia. Quelle belle expérience ! J'ai eu le plaisir de suivre cette formation avec Sonia et je la recommande vivement. Elle facilite une excellente implication, une grande interaction entre les participants et répond aux différentes questions avec aisance. C'est une note de 20/20."

"I recently completed the 5-day BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9 Lead Auditor course and had a very positive experience from start to finish.

The training provider was well organised and professional. Communication before the course was clear, instructions were timely, and all materials were provided in advance which made preparation easy. The administration team and booking agent were responsive and helpful whenever clarification was needed.

The tutor delivered the course to a very high standard. The sessions were structured, practical, and focused on how auditing works in real factory situations rather than just theory. Complex clauses were explained in a way that made sense operationally, especially around non-conformities, traceability, risk-based thinking and auditor judgement. The interactive discussions and scenario-based exercises helped build real confidence for conducting audits rather than just passing an exam.

The pace was demanding but appropriate for a Lead Auditor course, and support was available throughout the week. Feedback on exercises was constructive and clear, which made a big difference in understanding expectations.

Overall, this course significantly improved my confidence in interpreting the Standard and applying it during audits. I would strongly recommend both the training provider and tutor to anyone preparing to work with or audit against BRCGS Food Safety Issue 9."

"I would like to express my appreciation for the recent courses on Risk Assessment, Root Cause Analysis, and Vulnerability Assessment for Food Fraud. Each session was well-structured, informative, and highly relevant to practical quality work.

The instructors demonstrated strong expertise in their subject areas and presented the material clearly and engagingly. Their ability to explain complex concepts with real-life examples made the sessions both accessible and useful. I especially valued the interactivity, which encouraged discussion and helped reinforce learning.

Overall, the courses provided valuable tools and insights that will support more effective risk management and strengthen my approach to product safety and fraud prevention. Thank you for the high-quality training and professional delivery!"

"I was very impressed with the BRCGS Internal Auditor training I previously completed through Ask Sonia and would be interested in using your services again."

"I'm happy with the training, useful information got from it which will be used on my next internal audit. Tutor with knowledge and know how to make training interesting. "

"Une formation IRCA FSSC 22000 très bien structurée, avec une excellente prise en charge du début à la fin. Les supports, l’animation et les études de cas étaient clairs, concrets et directement applicables en contexte industriel. Une expérience à la fois exigeante et très enrichissante. Merci à toute l’équipe Ask-Sonia pour la qualité de l’accompagnement."

"Cours interactif / support de documents riches / exercises pratiques."

"Excellente formation avec un formateur Adnane TAQI qui maîtrise bien son sujet.
Nous avons parcouru tous les critères de la norme FSSC 22000 V6 en tant que potentiel auditeur.
Merci à ASK SONIA pour cette belle opportunité."

"Sonia est une excellente formatrice. Claire, professionnelle et à l’écoute, elle maîtrise parfaitement son sujet et sait rendre la formation dynamique et enrichissante. Je la recommande sans hésitation."

"Très satisfait de cette formation. Je vous la recommande..."

"Quelle belle expérience ! Je viens de terminer la formation sur la norme BRCGS avec Sonia Andre, et je suis tellement ravie d'avoir réussi l'examen.
Ce cours a été une véritable révélation ; il a largement dépassé toutes mes attentes, surtout parce que le contenu était hyper pratique et directement applicable à mes clients. L'approche de Sonia est fantastique : elle rend les sujets complexes très interactifs et vivants.
Aujourd'hui, je me sens beaucoup plus compétente et assurée pour aborder cette norme mondiale. Si vous cherchez une formation de qualité avec une formatrice passionnée et efficace, je vous recommande Sonia Andre les yeux fermés !"

"I had the pleasure of attending a training with Sonia, and I highly recommend her. She is exceptionally clear and skilled at simplifying complex concepts. She fosters great engagement and interaction, making every session both valuable and enjoyable. A truly professional, supportive, and highly knowledgeable trainer!"

"I recently attended the BRCGS HACCP course delivered by Ask Sonia Limited, and it was an excellent learning experience. Cathy, our trainer, was engaging, knowledgeable, and able to explain complex concepts clearly and effectively.

Although there was a brief mix-up with the initial slides, this was handled very professionally and didn’t affect the overall quality of the training. The course content was highly relevant and well-structured, and I particularly appreciated how it connected theoretical principles to practical, real-world applications.

The sessions were interactive and encouraged valuable discussions among participants. Cathy’s approachable teaching style made the training both informative and enjoyable.

I’d highly recommend Ask Sonia Limited for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of HACCP and BRCGS standards."

"The training was interactive and educative. The trainer was very knowledgeable and made the atmosphere conducive.
The case study was really nice. It provided the participants the opportunity to interact and share knowledge.
I really enjoyed the training. "

"Another great course and teacher. It was a pleasure to learn from Marzena. The course is informative, the material nicely flows. The exercises and revisions helped testing the knowledge gained. Highly recommend the provider, as well the course. Thank you."

"Thank you so much for your kind words and for the time spent with us during the training. I truly appreciate your support and encouragement.
The course has not only expanded my knowledge in Food Safety and Quality Assurance, but as a Food scientist, it has also broadened my perspective and provided practical insights into how I can innovate safer, tastier, and more sustainable food products while fostering a strong food safety culture."

"I really enjoyed taking part in this course. The content was clear, practical, and very well structured. The learning environment was supportive and engaging, and I appreciated the balance between theory and real-life examples.

I also want to thank Sonia for her guidance throughout the sessions – her explanations and interactive approach made the key concepts much easier to understand and apply.

Overall, it was a valuable learning experience, and I feel more confident in applying my knowledge going forward. I would definitely recommend this training to others."

"The course was extremely insightful. The interactive sessions made it engaging, and the real-life problem examples greatly aided in visualization and understanding."

"Perfect, really good trainer, organised. It was a great pleasure the learn from Sonia."

"Yes it was very useful - Sonia explained everything very well, answered lots of questions, and provided handy examples and extra material that we can use. I have more confidence in carrying out this kind of work now."

"Very well delivered and good interactions. Personal stories brought the course to life."

"It was very informative and enjoyable."

"From the point of enquiry, through booking and attendance the communication has been excellent. The course delivered all expectations and provided more that just attendance and a certificate, but a real opportunity to engage and learn with other candidates."

"Good morning, thank you for great training. We found it very useful. There are were a lot of practical tips. Trainer was very clear and always navigating to think on solution (so it was not only hard lection, theory)."

With regards,
Olga

"Completing the auditing course has been a truly enriching experience. The curriculum was well-structured, combining theoretical foundations with practical insights that are directly applicable in real-world scenarios. The training was rigorous yet rewarding, equipping me with the skills to lead audits confidently, identify non-conformities, and drive continuous improvement in food safety practices. I also gained a deeper understanding of auditing principles, risk assessment, internal controls, and BRCGS compliance standards.

Course was led by Oskar whom I found very knowledgeable and supportive, fostering an engaging learning environment that encouraged critical thinking and collaboration. He is an industry expert who brought real-world insights into every session, making complex concepts both accessible and practical. I now feel more confident in my ability to conduct thorough audits and contribute meaningfully to organizational governance and accountability. Special mention to Ask Sonia .com which is user-friendly interface, well-organized content, and interactive learning tools made the entire experience smooth and engaging.

I highly recommend this course to professionals seeking to strengthen their expertise or advance their careers in auditing, food safety and compliance."

“Very very qualitative course ! Support usefull and trainer competent with full feedbacks ! I’m very happy with these 3 days course. I recommand +++ “

"Booking was easy, enquires answered in a timely and professional manner. Always offering help and support in finding the right courses for you and course information received in plenty of time. Will be using again in the future and would definitely recommend."

"I thought the HACCP Level 2 course was really useful and straightforward. It explained the key concepts clearly without being too technical, which made it easy to follow. I especially liked how the course broke down the steps of identifying hazards and setting up control measures — it made the whole HACCP process much easier to understand.

The examples used throughout were relatable and helped show how these principles apply in real food handling situations. I also appreciated the quizzes after each section — they were a good way to check what I’d learned and stay engaged.

Overall, the course gave me a solid understanding of food safety and what’s expected in the industry. I feel much more confident now about applying HACCP in my day-to-day work. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone working with food who needs a practical introduction or refresher."

“The courses are very well structured, the information material is easy to understand, the trainer is knowledgeable and tells interesting real-life examples. Thanks for well organized and presented courses!”

“The course was well-structured and informative. I found the combination of 5 hours of online sessions with 3 hours of homework to be a very effective format. It allowed for a balanced mix of guided instruction and independent practice, which helped reinforce the key concepts.

Oskar did a great job as the trainer—his explanations were clear, and he kept the sessions engaging and easy to follow. The pacing was well-managed, and his knowledge added real value to the learning experience.

Overall, it was a valuable and enjoyable course. “

“I recently attended the BRCGS Packaging training, which was a truly enriching experience.
A big thank you to Catherine, and to Sonia for her valuable support throughout. I highly recommend this training!”

"Merci beaucoup pour votre professionnalisme et patience. Un cours très instructif et un excellent d’apprentissage, d’amélioration."

"Un grand merci à Sonia pour la formation BRCGS Lead auditor.
Une formatrice compétente, claire et passionnée.
Son professionnalisme, sa clarté et son engagement ont rendu l’apprentissage à la fois enrichissant et agréable."

"I contacted Ask Sonia having followed Sonia's post on LinkedIn for the past few years which are quite educative. Sonia talk me through the storage & distribution standard and recommended one of her trainers Chisala who is quite knowledgeable and experienced with the storage & distribution standard. The training went well and Chisala was able to explain all clauses of the standard and what is expected from BRCGS. Thank you Ask Sonia."

"I’m ecstatic – and so relieved too! I really enjoyed the course content, particularly the opportunities to discuss real-life examples with Marzena and the other delegates, which really helped bring the material to life. Thanks again for all your support!"

"Thank you so much for your competency and your professionalism . I have been able to get more information about the standards requirements . The training was effective as the experienced trainers helped us with examples and given opportunities to ask questions. The trainers are well experienced and knowledgeable and this was a great opportunity to enhance my learning skills. All the best for you!"

"Very informative course, easy to follow, patient and informative tutors. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a better understanding of pesticides and managing them."

"It's always a pleasure to be trained by a prestigious training center as ASK SONIA Ltd, which I highly recommend ! Thank you Catherine Gladwin for your assistance, and Sonia Andre for your support, you are the best !!"

"Choosing Sonia and Cathy as my ATPs for Courses and Exam Preparation was an excellent decision. Their courses are exceptionally clear and comprehensive, providing meticulous examples, valuable support, and insights from their wealth of experience. It's a perfect blend of high-quality service that guarantee important learnings beneficial for our professional dairy life."

"Oskar delivered the BRCGS Lead Auditor training effectively, providing valuable insights, practical tips, and helpful advice throughout the course. He answered all my questions thoroughly, offering clear reasoning and sharing his professional views, which I found reassuring and insightful. His delivery was complemented well by Catherine, who also contributed useful perspectives. Overall, the training was well-structured, with an appropriate balance of detail and duration."

"I managed to move fast and book onto last weeks BRCGS Lead Auditor Course with Sonia, she was very understanding and supportive, however this just touched the tip of the iceberg, the course colleague were great and insightful and the tutor (Oskar) was excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed the 5 days and even better the received the pass! big Thanks, Damian."

"Very good training with Sonia who is a very good trainer. She took the time to answer all our questions !! I highly recommend :) "

"I attended training with Stephanie & Eleanor for HACCP Level 2. The content of the course was good and well delivered, the small group also helped. Results from the exam also came back very quickly."

"I highly recommend this course, the instructor explained the content very clearly and I especially appreciated the chance to discuss different standards. It's a 10/10."

"Very suitable for all attendees. Everything was presented very well."

"The slides were clear and explained the topics really well. Sonia is very good at communicating the important issues throughout the course."

"Very informative, all was excellent."

"Very informative! Excellent Course and instruction."

"First time doing it was very interesting learned a lot on this. Would highly recommend this to anyone was very interesting, Sonia was lovely very nice person to listen to!"

"Very good and informative thank you Sonia"

"Great course, good learning. Interactive sessions, coupled with role play for auditors."

"Just completed a really informative & enjoyable 1 day HACCP Refresher & Update training with the wonderful Marzena who delivered the training in a friendly, professional & engaging way. The high quality content, updated legislative/Codex info as well as industry examples were great👍. I would definitely recommend this course fir anyone looking for HACCP training. Thank you Sonia for your kind support."

"I have learned a lot through this course. My coach, Cathy Gladwin, was brilliant in facilitating the learning, discussion, and Zoom sessions, which helped me succeed in the exam. Thank you, Sonia and your team, for your professionalism. It is always a pleasure to attend one of your courses."

"Chisala was as always a patient, knowledgeable and helpful instructor. Making sure everyone understood what was being explained and that all participants had the chance to join in discussions and ask questions. I have always found the courses with STC / Ask Sonia to be informative without being overwhelming and the tutors doing everything in their power to make sure that you understand the materials so that you may pass the course.
Always happy to recommend."

"I participated in the internal audit training two weeks ago, and I would like to say that it was one of my best online trainings. The entire course led by Chisala was wonderful and the collaboration and teamwork was very meaningful. I am very happy that I participated in such a training."

"Well led course, with a really good presenter who kept us engaged and thinking the whole time. Lots of breaks which meant we were still actively engaged all the way through. The pre-work off line was a positive way to start everyone off at the same point. "

"Great course with great combined content of HACCP & Food Safety. Our trainer Oskar really brought the content to life and made the course interesting and enjoyable. First on line course of this duration but found all the materials and the course format easy to access and navigate."

"I sincerely appreciate the insightful HACCP training. The sessions was highly informative and beneficial for me. Thank you for your expertise and engaging approach. Looking forward to apply what I've learned!"

"I really enjoyed the courses. Overall, it was a fantastic learning experience! I’ve recently had to re-think my career, and as someone who is particularly interested in moving towards education and consulting services, these courses have truly strengthened my passion and motivation."

"Very happy with course.
Sonia is person with huge knowledge and she shared her knowledge well.
Open training , answer questions and advise."

"10/10. The course was complete and very understandable. Sonia's attention was excellent. Although I am not a native English speaker, the instructor Oskar was very patient and answered all my questions."

"Nice atmosphere during the course, great knowledge of the instructor, valuable comments. I have learned a lot and I believe that the knowledge I have gained from this course will help me as I work to the cleaning process in our company."

"La formation s'est très bien passée et je l'ai beaucoup appréciée ! J'avais un peu d'appréhension que la formation ne soit pas dispensée par toi mais Cathy a été une formatrice à l'écoute et avenante ; et avec un anglais facile à comprendre 🙂. Les échanges avec elle et les autres apprenants ont été très enrichissant. En résumé : formation 5 étoiles."

"Dears,
I appreciate greatly the given opportunity to participate in the BRCGS Training with Ask Sonia.
I wish the training could last longer, so I could get better acquainted with the requirements of the Standard."

"Fantastic Course and facilitators are great, very helpful and knowledgeable"

"Having worked with Sonia over the last couple of years, i can highly recommend Ask Sonia. Speaking from a non-techy person here, Sonia's knowledge and clear explanations really helped me to understand and move forwards."

"Great presentation style with lots of opportunities to ask questions and talk about real life examples which all made for a really enjoyable and informative course. The course more than met my expectations."

"Very good trainer who made sure we all contributed. Learned a lot."

"Wonderful training was provided by tutor Chisala!
Very professional and friendly attitude to trainees. The schedule and scope of materials complicated, detailed. I'm very glad for the course, this experience have helpful for my career! Thanks to all!"

"C'est une grande fierté pour moi de découvrir la norme dans tous ses aspects. J'avoue que la formation était de qualité et très captivante. Ce qui m'a amené à avoir une compréhension plus approfondie de la norme et l'interprétation plus facile des clauses. Dès lors je recommande cette formation à mes proches, si possible notre formatrice Sonia. Grand merci à Sonia pour son dynamisme en tant que formatrice BRCGS."

"Je tiens à vous remercier chaleureusement pour la qualité de la formation que vous nous avez dispensée. Votre approche pédagogique claire, vos explications détaillées et votre capacité à rendre les concepts accessibles ont grandement facilité ma compréhension de la norme et de ses enjeux. J’ai particulièrement apprécié la richesse des exemples pratiques que vous avez partagé, ainsi que votre disponibilité pour répondre à toutes nos questions."

"La formation était super, coté ponctualité rien à dire, les explications étaient claires et cohérentes, facilement compréhensible et la portée de tous. Une assistance qui ne dit pas son nom, honnêtement cette formatrice est fortement recommandée. sans oublier ma maîtrise de la norme qui a augmenté après cette formation."

"La formations de 5 jours que j'ai suivi avec Madame Sonia ANDRE sur lead Auditor avec la version 9 de la norme BRCGS fut une expérience formidable . Les modules de formation sont bien expliqués dans un Français claire et compréhensif. Les exercices pratiques sont bien expliquées et une bonne maîtrise de la norme. J'ai Validé mon examen et je suis maintenant lead Auditor. Je vous recommande la formation de lead Auditor avec madame Sonia Andre.❤❤❤👌👌"

"For a food safety management system, I recommend the BRCGS training, because I find it more Haulistic. I speak as an ISO 22000 version 2018 Lead Auditor certified PECB No. FSLA1121545-2023-07; with 10 years of experience in the food industry. Despite my great fatigue, I was hooked by the trainer's presentation. I think that each of us learners should recognize how much the trainer had invested in ensuring that each learner mastered the BRCGS standard and knew how to apply it well. She gave me the desire to be a BRCGS trainer. But for now, I want the opportunity to demonstrate that I am a good BRCGS listener."

"The course was really interactive and easy to follow. There was a division between assignments and classes which made the learning quite dynamic. Additionally the teacher created an environment that made us all share our professional experiences and knowledge, which made it more interesting"

"I recently completed the HACCP & Food Safety L 4 course from Ask Sonia Ltd., led by a knowledgeable BRCGS-approved trainer. With prior HACCP experience, I found the course insightful, especially the engaging discussions with other participants, which provided fresh perspectives for the food industry. It was a great refresher that strengthened my food safety management skills."

"The content was thorough, well-organized, and presented in a way that made even complex topics easy to understand. The instructor's teaching style was clear, engaging, and really supportive, which made a huge difference. Thank you."

" 5 stars "

"I can say with confident that the company delivers everything that they promise on their website, participant's guide. They're well prepared delivering remote training. The course material is straight forward and easy to understand. The tutor made sure we gain the promised in-depth knowledge and understanding of the standard document and we can use this in practice after our exam too. Overall I give a 5*, it was a great experience, useful course. I would definitely recommend using this company."

"A very well prepared, fully on-line/remote delivered course. The materials, functionality and delivery were all excellent. A great way to carry out training without having to travel. The tutor was fun, knowledgeable and engaging and made the whole course a please to attend and to receive a great pass result! Thanks"

"Very interesting course with a good layout. Chisala patiently answered every question and clarified any doubts I had. Intense and material heavy, so whoever is thinking of attending it - take the organiser's advice seriously and have the standard carefully read before you start. There is a good reason why the course lasts 5 days."

"2 Day BRC internal audit course is really useful.I sincerely thank you Sonia and Oskar for the excellent BRC Internal Auditor training session. Your expertise and clear explanations made the complex concepts much easier to grasp. Once again,thankyou :)"

"Thank you for the course. I felt it was well organised, and there was a good split between self study and online teaching. The trainer was very knowledgeable and used his own experience for examples which helped greatly."

"Enjoyed every bit of the course,it was interactive. The trainer made all participants comfortable and relaxed 👍"

"Une semaine pleine et riche en enseignements sur la norme. Un examen très rigoureux, mais intéressant. L'expérience fut vraiment très enrichissante ; et la formatrice, d'une pédagogie irréprochable."

"I am sincerely very satisfied with this noble exchange, of which I am a part, and I really recommend it to everyone who wants to improve their knowledge of the BRCGS FOOD V9 standard. thank you very much sonia for your excellent service, efficiency and timeliness during these 5 days."

"Je suis ravie d'avoir participer à cette formation et j'ai la manière et les méthodes utilisées par Mme Sonia ANDRE pour délivrer la formation. Les exemples, les anecdotes et les partages d'expériences des uns et des autres étaient assez édifiants."

"We had a very enriching week; I congratulate you for the quality of the training and the sharing of experience that you gave us I take this opportunity to encourage everyone who wants to qualify in BRCGS to contact you"

"Je recommande vivement cette formation à quiconque souhaite se perfectionner et bénéficier de l'expertise d'une formatrice exceptionnelle."

"Je tenais à vous exprimer ma profonde gratitude pour la formation très informative. Votre manière claire d’expliquer a facilité ma compréhension. Je voudrais aussi exprimer mon appréciation pour votre volonté de répondre à toutes nos questions, ce qui a contribué à créer un environnement d'apprentissage très favorable. Je suis reconnaissant d’avoir l’opportunité de bénéficier de votre formation. sincèrement,"

"Thank you, Sonia, for the 3-day training. Your expertise and knowledge greatly contributed to the success of our valuable training."

"Informative and well conducted"

"Très bonne formatrice avec une capacité de faire assimiler la norme BRCGS food safety V.9 J'ai beaucoup appris durant les trois jours passer."

"Thank you, Sonia, for the course. I appreciate your coaching and professionalism."

"As always a very helpful course, easy to book, easy to access, enjoyable and informative when participating."

"This is the 4th course via ask-sonia that I have participated in and as always the course was enjoyable and informative. Course notes were easy to access and course was easy to book. Thank you again."

"The course was informative, interactive with opportunity to discuss scenarios within my/other attendees working environment. Overall it was a very professionally delivered training course and one which I would be happy to book again"

“After over 30 years in the Fresh Produce Industry, if you need someone extremely reliable for Food Safety in today’s fast-moving business world, I can’t recommend Sonia enough”

"it's one of the best training courses i've had in my professionnel life. I strongly recommend you Sonia."

"In July 2023, I attended a “BRCGS Food Issue 9 Lead Auditor” online training, conducted by Sonia. She demonstrated her perfect mastery of the standard and a superior level of expertise. I appreciated his availability after the course to answer me on some points to improve my mastery of the standard. After this first experience with Sonia, I had the opportunity to develop a training business with her. I thank her so much for her professionalism, her help, and her availability to frequently discuss the development of our collaboration. I highly recommend Sonia ANDRE without hesitation."

"I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the excellent training course you provided. Your expertise and guidance throughout the sessions were truly invaluable, and I feel much more confident in implementing the BRCGS standard. Thank you, Sonia, once again for your commitment to our growth and development. I look forward to applying the knowledge gained from the course in my work."

"Excellent course, well thought through content that really made sense. Great interaction for this online course as the instructor had a great delivery and ensured it was interactive at all stages."

"I was lucky enough to attend 5 days of training with SONIA on the subject of BRCGS FOOD lead auditor. She was always dynamic, responsive and above all a good listener. She is a competent trainer."

"BRCGS Internal Auditor course"

"Course was enjoyable and informative with trainers being patient and helpful. Would definitely recommend."

"I had a 3-day online training in the BRCGS Auditor Program. First of all, I would like to note that all the administration of the training was coordinated promptly and all the necessary information for the training was sent. It was clear that everything was organized to a very high standard. Trainer Oskar Zaborowsky conducted the training in a very professional way, there were many examples and practical tasks, the time passed unnoticed. I received full support from the STC team. Thank you'"

“J'ai eu le plaisir et la chance de participer à une formation très enrichissante avec Sonia, et je dois reconnaître qu'elle est une parmi les meilleures formatrices / animatrices que j'ai croisé dans ma vie professionnelle. Sa maîtrise du domaine, sa clarté d’explication et sa flexibilité rendent la formation très simple et facile à comprendre en utilisant le partage d'expériences et des études de cas concrets. Je la recommande vivement. Merci Sonia.”

"J’ai pu avoir une formation tres riche et complète avec Sonia. L’ ambiance bien que distancielle était superbe. Je la recommande 👌"

“Sonia est une excellente formatrice, j’ai eu affaire avec elle à plusieurs reprises pour ses formations certifiantes BRCGS, et franchement je suis très content de notre collaboration qui, jusqu’à maintenant une de mes meilleurs, Mis à part la qualité de ses interventions, toute la prestation est maîtrisée de bout en bout avec une aisance et fluidité, une assistance au moindre détail. Je la recommande vivement sans hésitation, Je la remercie énormément et je lui souhaite beaucoup de succès !”

"Bonne structure de formation en sécurité alimentaire avec des résultats excellents ! Je vous la recommande vivement"

“C’était une formation très enrichissante basée sur l’échange et sur la polyvalence de sujets. Je tiens à remercier personnellement Sonia pour son professionnalisme, son écoute et sa bienveillance. Sonia est une formatrice qui sait très bien véhiculer l’information et maîtrise très bien la BRC. Je recommande vivement.”

"It's always a pleasure to work / train with Sonia. Friendly, helpful and so patient. Would recommend her every time as both a consultant and a trainer."

“J’ai assisté à une formation de 3 jours pour les auditeurs BRCGS V9, j’ai beaucoup apprécié la qualité de cette formation, notre coach Mme Sonia maitrise bien le sujet et gère bien le déroulement de la formation, l’échange entre les stagiaires était fructueux. Je recommande vivement.”

“The course is well organised, Sonia Andre put a lot of work into delivering it, the content was systematically and clearly presented. Well done and thank you so much!”

“I attended the BRCGS Food Safety version 9 training course with Sonia and could not recommend this more! Sonia was an amazing trainer who made the 5 day course extremely interesting and engaging throughout! I have come away from this course with so much more knowledge and confidence with auditing to the BRC global standard and am looking forward to putting what I have learnt into practice in my career! Thank you Sonia!”

“Formation avec programme très intéressant, avec Sonia comme formatrice qui a fait preuve de beaucoup de professionnalisme impeccable. Elle combinait à la fois le savoir-faire et le savoir-être. Tout simplement wow, passionnant et accessible. Une formatrice passionnée et hors pair. Trop court, j'aurais continué. J'en voudrais encore des formations de ce type, afin de bonifier mon coffre à outils. Bien que j'ai assisté de nombreuses fois à des ateliers sur cette thématique , j'avoue que l'approche était vraiment différente et dynamique, super intéressante. On sent que la formatrice maîtrise son sujet et elle le transmet bien. Son souci de faire participer les apprenants est également tout à son honneur. Merci à toute l'équipe et un grand merci à Sonia.”

" 5 étoiles "

"Excellente formation. Merci Sonia pour ton professionnalisme et ta disponibilité. Je recommande !"

"It was a pleasure to work with Sonia.
I've been impressed by her professionalism, friendly personality and how she communicate information to the business. She is really dedicated and supportive with wide technical knowledge in different industries. She was really approachable and always ready to lend a helping hand to our company. Any questions we had, she could point us in the right direction. We never had to worry about not able to reach her, we always received the response within a few hours.
I will highly recommend Sonia to anyone. No doubt she will add important value to any businesses she will work with."

“I have worked with Sonia on a pack house project, with a scope of work stretching from Harvest areas / fruit orchards in Lebanon to Retail shelves in the UK/EU and GCC countries. Sonia has been instrumental in the overall success of the project. Beyond providing very useful guidance on her subject matter, Sonia has also been connecting the dots with all other workstreams of this end-to-end project. For instance, Sonia has worked with our marketing consultants to understand the requirements of our target fruit importers and translate this into clear specifications for: a/ our facility design & construction, b/ the SOPs & training program for our packing station staff, and c/ the pre-harvest and agronomy action plan for our farmers. Working with Sonia has been both a real pleasure and a gainful experience!”

"It is a genuine pleasure to having met Sonia. She is informative, always open for discussion, and supportive. Sonia provided me with honest opinions and advices. She also has connected me with great people in the industry. I do not hesitate to say that I will highly recommend Sonia to anyone."

“I have known Sonia for a relatively short time, but have very quickly developed a significant amount of respect for her professionalism and expertise in the world of food safety and quality management. Sonia has been instrumental in supporting various aspects of our operation via training, food safety systems development and acting as an independent auditor. Sonia very quickly develops relationships at every level within the team and whilst very personable she is not afraid to challenge which is exactly what is needed when striving to be best in class. I would have no hesitation at all in recommending Sonia for any business wishing to develop a food safety / quality system and give their team’s access to a world of knowledge and experience.”

“I have been working with Sonia for the past 6 months and she has been a huge help in supporting our business with regards to fresh produce. Her professional approach, knowledge and expertise is really second to none and she is a real pleasure to work with.”

“Sonia's experience is not the only thing that enables her to very effectively support businesses, it is also her fantastic "can do" and caring approach that makes all the difference!”

"Working with Sonia was fundamental in the development of #enzazaden melons in Central America. Her excellent technical skills, combined with her superb way of working with local growers in the area, make her the perfect bridge between our melons and Europe!"

"Excelente profesional, ética y dinámica. Tanto en temas de calidad e inocuidad en frutas y vegetales en América Latina y Europa. Sonia, estoy seguro tendrás éxito en tu nueva menta y tus nuevos clientes quedarán satisfechos con tu trabajo.
Excellent professional, ethical and dynamic. Both in matters of quality and innocuousness in fruits and vegetables in Latin America and Europe. Sonia, I'm sure you'll be successful in your new mint and your new clients will be satisfied with your work."

“Sonia is a great professional with a wide knowledge on the fresh produce industry in the UK! We are the largest melon growers in Honduras exporting to the UK and Sonia added important value during the years we worked together”

“Working together with Sonia has always been very fruitful. Her good technical skills linked with the market helped to introduce several new varieties in the UK market.”

“Sonia is a dedicated, hard working and conscientious lady who I have worked with in the past in her role as Senior Technical Manager. She is very knowledgeable in all aspects of Quality Assurance, Food Safety Systems, Ethical, Sustainability, Auditing, QMS and understanding quality of various produce in the horticultural industry. She has a great work ethic, great personality and has great communication skills. Sonia is someone I can recommend to anyone without hesitation.”

“Sonia is a pleasure to work with. Highly skilled, knowledgeable, honest and passionate. She takes great pride in her work and is considerate to her colleagues whilst delivering goals for the business, and constantly driving future improvement.”

“Sonia is a well-connected professional that always takes the time to support anyone in her network. Sonia is proactive, result-oriented, responsible and technically super strong! Her technical expertise of produce is a valuable asset to any company she works for.”

“I've had the opportunity to work with Sonia for the past few years in international markets such as the UK, France and Spain. I have really appreciated her professionalism, thoroughness, know-how, and her ability to adapt to her customers' needs in order to achieve the best results. Her expertise enabled us to improve our own product knowledge as well as our quality and market expertise.”

“Muchos años trabajando con Sonia Andre, gran expertise como técnico de auditorías de calidad, en la planta y en el campo; apoyo a los productores, proyección a la comunidad y protección del medio ambiente. Seguramente en ella podrán encontrar una gran profesional que les ayudará mucho en sus proyectos productivos!!”

“Sonia is an easy person to get along with. She always shown a very good knowledge of the fruit business and master the technical side of it. We have been together in UK, Central America and Brazil visiting some farms and packing houses together and is always a pleasure to spend some time with you and exchange knowledge. I definitely recommend you as a very good professional! Wish you all the best!”

“Sônia é um exemplo de profissional dedicada. Como exportador de frutas, tenho contato com ela há mais de 12 anos na área técnica e controle de qualidade. Sônia sempre me ajudou muito nesses assuntos porque ela é muito competente e grande conhecedora das questões de qualidade, segurança alimentar, política ética, especificações de qualidade e exigência dos principais supermercados ingleses. Com sua simpatia e carisma ela encanta seus colegas e enriquece o ambiente de trabalho. ”

“Sonia André nos ha dado grandes resultados como consultora en comercio internacional de frutas y control de calidad. Su capacidad como técnica y sus excelentes relaciones personales han dado un fuerte impulso a nuestra empresa ”

“I have fortunately worked with Sonia for over a decade and can highly recommend this professional, committed and trustworthy individual. Sonia is charismatic, committed, calmly passionate, dependable, loyal, trusting, straightforward, diplomatic, smart and disciplined. Underlying all these positive characteristics is her biggest attribute of being a real pleasure to work with.”